MANILA — The House of Representatives has called on the Senate to refrain from taking any action on the Supreme Court’s decision concerning the impeachment case against the Vice President, stressing that the ruling is not yet final and remains subject to appeal.

In a statement, House spokesperson Matty Princess Abante said the chamber will soon file a Motion for Reconsideration, invoking its exclusive constitutional authority to initiate impeachment proceedings.

“We express deep concern over reports that the Senate may vote to act on the Supreme Court decision regarding the impeachment case against the Vice President—without waiting for the House of Representatives to exhaust its available legal remedies,” Abante said.

She emphasized that the integrity of the impeachment process and the principle of due process must be upheld, particularly as the decision allegedly contains factual errors that need to be addressed.

“For issues as transcendental as this—and especially when there appear to be factual errors upon which the legal conclusions were drawn—sheer prudence dictates that the Senate allow the Supreme Court to hear the House in its Motion for Reconsideration,” she said.

“Any premature action—such as a Senate vote effectively abandoning the impeachment trial—may be interpreted as a disregard of due process. Worse, it may be construed as a political shortcut that undermines the constitutional role of the House,” she added.

The House also warned that proceeding without allowing the judicial process to take its course could compromise the system of checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution.

“This is not just about the House or the Senate. This is about protecting our democratic institutions,” Abante said. “The House remains committed to the rule of law and will exhaust all legal remedies to protect its constitutional mandate—and to ensure that accountability is not casually brushed aside.”